pip install dev only

Title: Installing Development Dependencies with pip install -e .[dev]
Introduction:
When working on a software project, it's common to have both runtime dependencies and development dependencies. Development dependencies are tools and libraries that are essential for developing, testing, and maintaining the codebase but are not needed in the production environment. Python's package manager, pip, provides a convenient way to install development dependencies using the -e flag along with an editable install and specifying the [dev] extras.
Step 1: Set Up Your Project
Step 2: Install Development Dependencies
Open a terminal and navigate to your project directory. Run the following command to install your development dependencies:
Explanation:
Step 3: Verify Installation
After the installation is complete, you should have all the development dependencies installed in your virtual environment or system-wide Python environment.
You can verify the installation by running commands provided by the installed development dependencies. For example, if you installed pytest and flake8, you can check their versions:
Conclusion:
Using pip install -e .[dev] simplifies the process of setting up a development environment by installing all necessary tools and libraries in one command. This approach ensures that your development environment is consistent and allows for easy sharing of project dependencies among team members.
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